COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are calling a death “suspicious,” after finding a man shot to death in a car on Harden Street early Sunday morning. The Richland County Coroner identified the victim as Levi Happy, 22, of Prosperity. The coroner said Happy died from a gunshot wound to his chest. Police said they’re reviewing surveillance footage and talking to…
James Kneeland James Kneeland, whose wife Kimberly died last month, created a candle in her honor. (ABC News) — James Kenneland’s late wife, Kimberly, loved candles. So when she died at age 33 last month from coronary heart disease, the widower knew exactly how to honor her memory. Kneeland, 35, created a unique candle. “The candles were taking up so…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -More than 40,000 people flocked to Five Points for its annual St. Pat’s celebration Saturday. Here’s some of what ABC Columbia captured during the festival’s famous parade. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- Sumter Police say an undercover investigation led them to 10 kilos of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash. Officials say 34-year-old David Dennis and 24-year-old Asia Taylor were arrested late Friday in Sumter. They’re each charged with trafficking marijuana. Both were booked at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center where Dennis remains pending bond. Detectives in the department’s Organized Crime and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say they took Christopher Doctor into custody Saturday afternoon, after an extensive search all morning in the northeast part of the county. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 43-year-old Christopher Doctor, who was wanted for attempted murder, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, failure to stop for blue lights,…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – -According to officials, One person is dead and one dog died in a fire Saturday on Jupiter Rd, off Platt Springs road in Springdale. Officials say two other occupants in the home are being treated. The fire started around 7:30am. The Fire is under control. Springdale Police are investigating. Count on ABC Columbia News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– They’re going green in Five Points. The annual St. Patrick’s day Festival is Saturday with thousands expected to attend the celebrations. Festival organizers are expecting a large crowd and they’ve released parking information to help festival goers get to the event. There will be a Free Park and Ride say officials: Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Let’s hope the luck of the Irish will help hold off the rain expected this weekend for one of the largest parties in the South. The annual St. Pat’s in Five Points kicks off Saturday morning. Set up for the big day of festivities was in full swing Friday. Organizers say they’ll be ready to show…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — United States Representatives Jim Clyburn and John Lewis kicked off the Faith and Politic’s Institute’s 2016 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina on Friday morning. “It’s what the struggles been all about, the behavior to forgive with a sense of grace, hope and love,” said Rep. John Lewis. Representatives Clyburn and Lewis will lead…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A former South Carolina senator who resigned amid an ethics investigation and who returns to court next month for violating probation is seeking his old Senate seat. Robert Ford of Charleston filed this week to run for the Senate seat he held for 20 years before resigning in 2013. He was sentenced last May to five…
